The Australia-Singapore Low-Emissions Technologies (ASLET) initiative for maritime and port operations will support the establishment of green and digital shipping corridors between the two countries by the end of 2025.
The ASLET initiative is co-delivered by CSIRO, Australia's national science agency in collaboration with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and is supported by the Governments of Singapore and Australia.
What ASLET will deliver
The co-investment initiative supports the maritime and port sectors in Australia and Singapore towards a zero and near-zero emissions future while delivering bilateral economic benefit. Both Singapore and Australia have committed up to $10 million each in their respective currencies to deliver projects under the initiative.
Informed by an independent bilateral co-design process and developed in consultation with industry stakeholders in Australia and Singapore, the Australia–Singapore Initiative on Low-Emissions Technologies for Maritime and Port Operations Report outlines the initiatives' major challenges to address and provides an assessment of decarbonisation solutions.
ASLET aims to accelerate demonstration and industry deployment of zero and near-zero emissions fuels and technologies in maritime and port operations. The initiative will facilitate the research, demonstration, and commercialisation of zero and near-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emission technologies, fuels and/or energy sources for use in maritime and port operations.
The initiative seeks to fund solutions that make use of technology from either Australia or Singapore and brings equitable benefit to both countries through deployment project pipelines.
ASLET is now calling for proposals
Funding
ASLET is providing grant funding to support applied research, pilot and demonstration projects that will contribute to reduced cost, increased safety and accelerated uptake of low emission technologies for maritime and port operations.
For projects with Australian lead applicants, there is up to AU$8.4 million available to fund successful projects.
- The minimum grant amount is AU$500,000.
- The maximum grant amount is AU$3 million.
The lead applicant and project partners (if applicable) are required to contribute towards project activities. The grant amount will be up to a maximum of 50 per cent of eligible project expenditure.
For full details on funding requirements, eligibility and assessment criteria, please read the grant opportunity guidelines.
Timing
- Applications for funding open 15 July 2024
- ASLET grant funding information session will be held 12 August 2024
- Proposals to be submitted no later than 13 September 2024
- We expect successful applicants will be notified early 2025
- Projects must be completed by 30 June 2027.
To apply
Please read the guidelines thoroughly, download the key documents and complete all required fields including requested responses to assessment criteria and required documentation.
Key documents:
- Grant opportunity guidelines (last updated 17 July 2024)
- Application form
- Budget template
- Letter of support template
- Sample grant agreement
Key criteria
Only projects with an Australian lead applicant can apply to this grant opportunity.
Projects with a Singaporean lead applicant can apply to the MPA grant opportunity. For further details and requirements, please visit the MPA webpage or email mint@mpa.gov.sg.
Additional eligibility requirements including details on activities and expenditure are available in the grant guidelines.
Please note application documents may be updated. Please check this webpage periodically to ensure you use the most recent version.
More information
CSIRO and MPA co-hosted an information session and Q&A about this opportunity on 12 August 2024. You can view the information session via the MPA YouTube channel. Please note by clicking this link you will be directed to a website outside of CSIRO.au.
Contact
If you need further guidance around the application process, contact ASLET@csiro.au
The Australia-Singapore Low-Emissions Technologies (ASLET) initiative for maritime and port operations will support the establishment of green and digital shipping corridors between the two countries by the end of 2025.
The ASLET initiative is co-delivered by CSIRO, Australia's national science agency in collaboration with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and is supported by the Governments of Singapore and Australia.
What ASLET will deliver
The co-investment initiative supports the maritime and port sectors in Australia and Singapore towards a zero and near-zero emissions future while delivering bilateral economic benefit. Both Singapore and Australia have committed up to $10 million each in their respective currencies to deliver projects under the initiative.
Informed by an independent bilateral co-design process and developed in consultation with industry stakeholders in Australia and Singapore, the Australia–Singapore Initiative on Low-Emissions Technologies for Maritime and Port Operations Report PDF (2 MB) outlines the initiatives' major challenges PDF (156 KB) to address and provides an assessment of decarbonisation solutions.
ASLET aims to accelerate demonstration and industry deployment of zero and near-zero emissions fuels and technologies in maritime and port operations. The initiative will facilitate the research, demonstration, and commercialisation of zero and near-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emission technologies, fuels and/or energy sources for use in maritime and port operations.
The initiative seeks to fund solutions that make use of technology from either Australia or Singapore and brings equitable benefit to both countries through deployment project pipelines.
ASLET is now calling for proposals
Funding
ASLET is providing grant funding to support applied research, pilot and demonstration projects that will contribute to reduced cost, increased safety and accelerated uptake of low emission technologies for maritime and port operations.
For projects with Australian lead applicants, there is up to AU$8.4 million available to fund successful projects.
- The minimum grant amount is AU$500,000.
- The maximum grant amount is AU$3 million.
The lead applicant and project partners (if applicable) are required to contribute towards project activities. The grant amount will be up to a maximum of 50 per cent of eligible project expenditure.
For full details on funding requirements, eligibility and assessment criteria, please read the grant opportunity guidelines PDF (437 KB).
Timing
- Applications for funding open 15 July 2024
- ASLET grant funding information session will be held 12 August 2024
- Proposals to be submitted no later than 13 September 2024
- We expect successful applicants will be notified early 2025
- Projects must be completed by 30 June 2027.
To apply
Please read the guidelines thoroughly, download the key documents and complete all required fields including requested responses to assessment criteria and required documentation.
Key documents:
- Grant opportunity guidelines PDF (437 KB) (last updated 17 July 2024)
- Application form DOCX (64 KB)
- Budget template XLSX (30 KB)
- Letter of support template DOCX (29 KB)
- Sample grant agreement PDF (568 KB)
Key criteria
Only projects with an Australian lead applicant can apply to this grant opportunity.
Projects with a Singaporean lead applicant can apply to the MPA grant opportunity. For further details and requirements, please visit the MPA webpage or email mint@mpa.gov.sg.
Additional eligibility requirements including details on activities and expenditure are available in the grant guidelines.
Please note application documents may be updated. Please check this webpage periodically to ensure you use the most recent version.
More information
CSIRO and MPA co-hosted an information session and Q&A about this opportunity on 12 August 2024. You can view the information session via the MPA YouTube channel. Please note by clicking this link you will be directed to a website outside of CSIRO.au.
Contact
If you need further guidance around the application process, contact ASLET@csiro.au
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